Kayla Rivera
CounsellingBurnside, Victoria
About Kayla
Kayla Rivera (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over seven years of experience in mental health. Known for her empathy, cultural competence, and active listening, Kayla is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and valued. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and an Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Philosophy
Kayla believes in creating a space for clients to explore emotions, uncover strengths, and heal authentically. She values each client’s uniqueness and takes a personalized approach to therapy, offering compassion, acceptance, and empowerment. Her goal is to help clients build resilience, rediscover their inner strength, and create meaningful change.
Therapeutic Approach
Kayla’s approach is holistic, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Music Therapy. Through these modalities, she helps clients overcome challenges, develop self-awareness, and live authentically.
Focus Area
Kayla specializes in supporting high-achievers, caregivers, and deep feelers who are navigating burnout, loneliness, social anxiety, and relationship challenges. Whether you're feeling exhausted by work pressures, disconnected in relationships, or struggling with people-pleasing, Kayla offers a compassionate space to explore these challenges. With an integrative approach combining psychotherapy and music-based techniques, she helps clients gently tune into their emotions, set healthier boundaries, and foster deeper connections with themselves and others.
Individual Counselling Session - (NR)
50-minute Virtual Session.
3 optionsConsultationNew patient
15-minute Telehealth consultation for new clients.
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